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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

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NYSC Faces Backlash After Threatening Corps Member for Criticising President Tinubu

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NDLEA Foils Drug Shipments to US, Saudi Arabia; Arrests Two

NDLEA foiled multiple drug shipments hidden in prayer beads and clothing destined for the US and Saudi Arabia. Two suspects were arrested at MMIA, Lagos.

How to Build an Impressive LinkedIn Profile as a Nigerian Graduate

Learn how Nigerian graduates can build winning LinkedIn profiles to attract recruiters, highlight skills, and create strong professional networks

Yakasai Commends Tinubu’s Reforms as Food, Fuel Prices Drop

Yakasai praises Tinubu's reforms as food and fuel prices decline, urging Northerners to support the administration's development efforts.

Jandor to Reveal Next Political Move After Meeting Tinubu

Jandor will announce his next political move after meeting Tinubu, following his resignation from PDP. His 2027 election strategy is highly anticipated.

Court of Appeal Halts Reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal has suspended the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II...

Ogun Governor Names UNILAG’s Top Graduates as Ambassadors

Ogun State appoints UNILAG graduates as education ambassadors, awarding N10 million each to promote academic excellence and inspire young learners

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Rivers Assembly Calls for DSS Probe into Chief Judge Over Alleged Age Falsification

KEY POINTS The Rivers State House of Assembly has called for a DSS investigation...

Notorious Bandit Terrorizing Abuja, Kaduna Killed in Police Shootout

Police killed Dogo Saleh, a notorious bandit leader in Abuja and Kaduna, after his gang ambushed officers in a failed rescue attempt.

Nigeria Moves to Reduce Airfares and Strengthen Airport Security

The Nigerian government is taking steps to reduce airfares and strengthen airport security, addressing challenges in the aviation sector to benefit travelers.

Buhari Reaffirms Loyalty to APC Amid Political Speculations

Buhari reaffirms loyalty to APC, dismissing defection rumors and pledging to support the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections

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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.